# Extracurriculars & Programs in New Jersey for High School Students

New Jersey students can reach Princeton programs, pharmaceutical-industry research exposure, and the dense competition circuits of the New York metro area.

16 verified programs match this page; 12 of the featured listings are free; 1 can be done online.

## Programs (16 total)

| Program | Organization | Cost | Format | Grades | Deadline |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Princeton AI4ALL](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/princeton-ai4all) | Princeton University | Free | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-04-09 |
| [Lawrenceville Summer Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/lawrenceville-summer-scholars) | The Lawrenceville School | $6,500 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | Rolling |
| [New Jersey Governor's School of Engineering & Technology](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/new-jersey-governors-school-of-engineering-technology) | Rutgers University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-01-08 |
| [PUMaC (Princeton University Mathematics Competition)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/pumac-princeton-university-mathematics-competition) | Princeton University Mathematics Department | $15 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-07 |
| [Princeton Model United Nations Conference (PMUNC)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/princeton-model-united-nations-conference-pmunc) | Princeton International Relations Council | $100 | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-10-04 |
| [Odyssey of the Mind](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/odyssey-of-the-mind) | Creative Competitions, Inc. | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2026-12-01 |
| [New Jersey Governor's Schools](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/new-jersey-governors-school) | State of NJ | $100 | in_person | Grades 10–11 | 2027-01-08 |
| [Princeton Laboratory Learning Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/princeton-laboratory-learning-program) | Princeton University | Free | in_person | Grades 11–12 | 2027-03-15 |
| [LEDA Scholars](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/leda-scholars) | Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2026-12-10 |
| [Princeton Summer Journalism Program (PSJP)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/princeton-summer-journalism-program-psjp) | Princeton University | Free | hybrid | Grade 11 | 2027-01-26 |
| [Pirates Pitch Competition](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/pirates-pitch-seton-hall) | Seton Hall University | Free | hybrid | Grades 10–12 | 2026-10-22 |
| [Governor's School in the Sciences (NJGSS)](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/governors-school-in-the-sciences-njgss) | Drew University | Free | in_person | Grade 11 | 2027-01-15 |
| [Stevens Summer Pre-College Programs](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/stevens-summer-pre-college-programs) | Stevens Institute of Technology | Free | virtual | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-15 |
| [Montclair State University Pre-College Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/montclair-state-university-pre-college-program) | Montclair State University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-23 |
| [Rutgers Summer Scholars Program](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/rutgers-summer-scholars-program) | Rutgers University | Free | in_person | Grades 9–12 | 2027-06-28 |
| [High School Summer Internship](https://extracurricularhub.com/extracurriculars/high-school-summer-internship) | Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory | Free | in_person | Grade 12 | 2027-03-01 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How many new jersey programs are listed for high school students?

ExtracurricularHub currently lists 16 verified new jersey opportunities for high school students, each with cost, eligibility, deadline, and an official application link.

### Are any of these new jersey programs free?

Yes — 12 of the programs featured on this page charge no participation fee. Free programs are often funded and can be more selective, so apply early.

### Which deadlines are coming up soonest?

The next deadlines: Princeton Model United Nations Conference (PMUNC) (October 4, 2026); PUMaC (Princeton University Mathematics Competition) (October 7, 2026); Pirates Pitch Competition (October 22, 2026). Deadlines change every cycle — always confirm on the program's official site.

### Do I have to live in New Jersey to participate?

Most in-person programs based in New Jersey accept applicants from anywhere, though some give preference to local students. Residential summer programs typically accept students nationwide — check each listing's eligibility.

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